1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1950 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ford Taunus (34 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Taunus weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1950 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
